Author Question: Although rarely used, which of the following treatments has been found effective in the treatment of ... (Read 22 times)

mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Although rarely used, which of the following treatments has been found effective in the treatment of mania?

a. cognitive therapy
b. electroconvulsive shock therapy
c. seclusion and restraint
d. monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors

Question 2

The spouse of a client sees the health care provider, complaining of having symptoms of insomnia, stomach pains, and frequent headaches. These symptoms in the spouse could be an indication that the spouse is in need of:

a. assessment of mental status
b. electroconvulsive therapy for depression
c. being told that the client needs to be in a nursing home
d. information about respite care options

chereeb · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Although rarely used, electroconvulsive therapy is effective in treating mania. It may have a role in situations where lithium is contraindicated, particularly during early pregnancy. Some evidence supports the usefulness of calcium channel blockers in mania unresponsive to either lithium or anticonvulsants.

Answer to Question 2

D
The spouse of the client is beginning to exhibit signs of caregiver role strain. The mental and physical stresses of caregiving may include isolation and alienation from friends, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and more frequently, complaints of stress-related illnesses such as headache and gastrointestinal disturbances. The nurse would recognize that the spouse, as major caregiver, requires information about respite care options.